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May 27, 2020Oregon Cider Week: 2020
June 18, 20201911 Established Distillery, with the associated orchard Beak and Skiff, makes a plethora of products and their ciders are crafted in small batches which helps ensure the crisp, clean quality in each can. Understandably enough, the orchards were established in 1911 and grew to a fifth generation family that is still operating these orchards.
Recently, I tried some of these ciders from the cidery that was built in 2014. Each cider has a different flavor unique to its own. Safe to say they did not disappoint.
Black Cherry
6.9% ABV
Gluten-free
This cider is definitely for someone who loves cherries but will surprise those who would not immediately choose a cherry flavor. The Black Cherry has a super sweet smell and the taste is tart with a sweet finish. I really picture myself drinking this one before a night out or at the holiday season to add a little excitement.
Sour with Pomegranate
6.9% ABV
Gluten-free
This is a cider with an instant sour taste and the bubbly tickle on the tongue. The pomegranate addition adds a sweet note but does not overwhelm the tannins.
Hard Cider Seltzer
4% ABV
110 Calories
Gluten-free
Low sugar
There are three hard cider seltzers that come in this pack: blood orange, mango, and crisp apple. Each flavor is the perfect balance between a cider and seltzer. They are all light, extremely refreshing, and low calorie for sipping in the summer especially. It was fun to taste something so packed with flavor but also with the easiness of seltzer.
Rose
6.7% ABV
Gluten-free
If you’re looking to pair this hard cider, it’s right there for you – “Apples. Grapes. Late nights with a mixtape.” This cider gives you the crisp feels for Kentucky Derby drinking to drinking on the beach with your friends or a date night at home. It’s so light, smooth, and almost just a nice relaxing drink when you don’t want something overwhelming.
Original
5.5% ABV
Gluten-free
Marching in at a drier and crisper cider one can find the Original amongst these other fun flavors. It truly is an original in the sense that it has that fresh apple taste and it’s the cider you would pick right away to have in the fall. For someone who prefers a more classic cider or is just starting to taste ciders, this is recommended for you.
What’s on the outside of a cider can is sometimes just as influential as what is on the inside. Each can design is very unique to the flavoring of the ciders and has a sweetness scale indicating the sweetness of the cider on the side of the can.
On the 1911 Established website, one can also find an extremely helpful cider locator with a map or list display. I have definitely used this tool and would recommend others do as well.